Zelensky removes Russian from Ukraine’s list of protected minority languages under European charter
Meduza · 13 Jun 2026

Zelensky removes Russian from Ukraine’s list of protected minority languages under European charter

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed a law removing Russian from the list of languages covered by the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages, Verkhovna Rada Speaker Ruslan Stefanchuk announced.


AI Translated Summary:
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has enacted a law that excludes Russian from the list of protected minority languages under the European Charter. This decision reflects Ukraine's ongoing efforts to assert its national identity amidst the conflict with Russia.


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